President Barack Obama still has the approval of a majority of Americans, but it's an increasingly pessimistic nation.
The public grew slightly more dispirited on a range of matters over the past month, including war and the economy, continuing the slippage that has occurred since Obama took office, the latest AP-GfK poll shows.
As the country marks the eight-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Americans are giving the Obama administration a mixed report card on the issue of terrorism, according to a CBS News poll.
Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about the H1N1 virus, a new CBS News poll finds, with 72 percent now describing H1N1 as a "very" or "somewhat" serious problem.
Opinion Articles from CBS News
Video: Medical Revisions Frenzy
Phones are ringing off the hook in many medical offices throughout the nation as the public reacts to two new guidelines this week concerning cancer screenings. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Video: Notebook: Susan Boyle's Dream
Katie Couric sings praise for the overnight-hit music sensation, Susan Boyle, who will now witness a second career boost with the release of her aptly-titled new album, "I Dreamed A Dream."
Video: The Showbuzz: New Moon
The Twilight saga continues this week with the release of "New Moon," which has fans around the world running to the theaters in record numbers. CBS News' Karina Mitchell reports.
Video: Obama in China; Approval Slips
During his first trip to China since taking office, President Barack Obama has addressed several social issues there. Meanwhile, as Chip Reid reports, Obama's approval ratings have fallen back home.
Video: Notebook: 9/11 Trials
Katie Couric discusses both praise and criticisms over the decision to try 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other alleged terrorists in New York City near Ground Zero.
Video: Falling Through The Cracks
In his weekly commentary, Bob Schieffer wonders how Maj. Nadil Malik Hasan wasn't scrutinized more carefully before 13 people were shot and killed.
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